You will have a wonderful Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour today. The Tour includes World Heritage Sites like the Pashupatinath temple, the Bouddhanath Stupa, the Swayambhunath temple and the Kathmandu Durbar square. All of these heritage sites hold a religious and historical significance in the country. Touring the sites allows you to get insight about the country’s history and its religious background. The Kathmandu Durbar Square holds many old palaces, buildings and temples that are the reminiscent of medieval times. The palaces of the Malla kings and temples that display unique Newa architecture make touring around the old city very fascinating. The intricate carvings and the decorations of the palace buildings and the temples are also very beautiful and interesting to view. The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most religiously reverent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva; and we can sometimes observe the cremation ritual of the Hindu people by the bank of the holy river Bagmati at the temple as well. The Bouddhanath is one of the largest Buddhist Mandala in the country. The Swayambhunath is a beautiful stupa situated atop a hill and is also known as “the Monkey Temple”. Many of the buildings in the Kathmandu Durbar Square were heavily damaged during the 2015 earthquake. Reconstruction work is underway. After the tour, we will be heading back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel, breakfast included.

We will take a scenic flight to Phaplu, accompanied by amazing views of the mountains and of the valleys below. The village of Phaplu lies on the Himalayan foothill and is a gorgeous mountain village where the dainty houses are made of stones and mud. Located at the Solu sub-region of the Solukhumbu district, Phaplu is a village that is mostly occupied by Rai and Chhetri ethnic groups in the mid-hill and Sherpa groups at the highlands. Situated on the side of a hill, the terraced village looks like a beautiful painting when seen from afar. The village is also the starting point of the trekking journey and from here, we will move further on into the Solu region of the terrain. The gigantic Himalayan tapestries in the distance seen from the trekking trail are phenomenal. As you continue on the trail to Chayalsa, you can see the people go around the local market in Salleri. You can also visit monasteries, including the Chilsa monastery while on the trekking trail. Overnight stay at the guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Today, on the path to Kerung, you can see Tamang, Sherpa and Magar culture abundantly on the region. You can also enjoy the views of striking sceneries of higher peaks and landscapes. The mesmerizing contrast of the green land at the foothill and the white snows of the mountains against the blue sky are spectacular. Going around monasteries and Buddhist stupas at Kerung is the fascinating part of today’s trek. The tall hills covered in forests and the tarmac roads cut into the side of the hills offer a unique picture of the amalgamation of nature and people. Overnight at stay at tent, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

After trekking for about six hours from Kerung, you arrive at Jhapre. En route to Jhapre, you will see wild orchids blooming on the hillsides and stunning landscapes all along the Solu-Okhaldhunga border. Here too, you can visit the monasteries and Buddhist stupas that are situated on the acreages. The cultural prominence in Jhapre is worth watching and visiting, especially their location at the base of the hills surrounded by the distant Himalayas. Overnight at stay at tent, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

This is the highest point of the trek and you can experience the biodiversity and wildlife of the Himalaya here in prominence. Also, you also see century-old monasteries, Mani stones, Buddhist stupas and more here. The cultural beauty of the place mixes magnificently with its natural environment. Moreover, this particular area is suitable for marathons and mountain bike races. The view of Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks are also very beautiful from here. Overnight at stay at tent, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

We will continue along the mountain path descending downwards where the landscape is even more spectacular than the one witnessed before. Along the path, you can see yaks grazing at the open pasturelands and you get a chance to drink fresh and tasty yak milk as well. It is a treat to be able to drink fresh milk right out of a yak’s udder! Trekking ahead, we arrive at the saddle called Jase Bhanjyang. It is a small settlement from where the panoramic view of the Himalayas can be seen. It was also the point where the Everest Race Trail back in 2016 was held. From here, you can take a shortcut which will let you arrive at Junbesi the next day. Overnight at stay at tent, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Today, we head off to reach Junbesi. On the way, we will be trekking up to Pikey Hill where you will witness the sunrise view and the Himalayan range of Kanchenjunga and Dhaulagiri, as well as Everest. The phenomenon is spectacular and amazing. The rising sun’s rays sweep across the panorama in the most beautiful way and change the tincture of the mountains from snowy white to gold. After you pass the Pikey peak hill, you will trek down all the way through the distinctive landscape to the Junbesi valley. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

After visiting the Thuptenchholing Monastery and observing its typical Tibetan medicinal therapy at Junbesi village, you will be trekking to Phaplu which takes around six hours. Here you can taste local mountain delicacies and drink fresh brews and participate in Sherpa cultural programs. The medicinal therapy here is used extensively by the people and it is used to cure and heal many ailments and diseases. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

A 25-minutes amazing scenic flight back to Kathmandu today provides beautiful aerial sight of the mountains and the changing terrain. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.

It is a leisure day today, which you can spend by exploring the city by yourself shopping or simply resting at the hotel, as per your inclination. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.

Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from the Escape Himalaya will take you to the airport from where you will depart.